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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.60, 4,002.57 and 1,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.60, 4,002.57 and 1,625.10 is: 2,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.60 : 4,002.57 = 1,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.60/4,002.57 = 1,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.60x = 4,002.57 × 1,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.60x = 6,504,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,576.51/2,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.11

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